Latest Mineral Resource Upgrades News

Hammer Metals has submitted a Mining Lease Application for its Orelia North gold deposit in Western Australia, aiming to accelerate development amid a buoyant gold price. Recent drilling results extend mineralisation, supporting resource growth ahead of a planned 2026 upgrade.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

Zuleika Gold has resolved its long-running litigation with Catalyst Metals, receiving $46 million in cash and shares, with a further $2 million due soon. The company also upgraded its gold resources significantly, positioning itself for aggressive development and exploration.

Broken Hill Mines has delivered a standout December quarter with record mining rates at Rasp Mine, strong exploration results, and a robust financial position, setting the stage for accelerated growth in 2026.

Barton Gold Holdings has completed significant drilling upgrades and advanced feasibility studies across its South Australian projects, raising $15 million to support a targeted production restart by the end of 2026.

Mineral Resources Limited has upgraded its lithium production guidance and reported record iron ore shipments in Q2 FY26, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and a strategic joint venture with POSCO Holdings.

Barton Gold Holdings reports final Phase 1 drilling results from its Tunkillia Gold Project, revealing shallow, high-grade gold intersections that underpin a $1.3 billion operating profit forecast. The company is set to commence Phase 2 drilling and advance towards a Mining Lease application in 2026.

Zuleika Gold Limited has nearly doubled the mineral resource at its Credo Well Gold Project to 22,500 ounces, with mining lease applications underway and detailed mining studies planned for next year.

5E Advanced Materials has announced a significant upgrade to its Fort Cady Project’s mineral resources, increasing measured and indicated boric acid resources by 61% and lithium carbonate equivalent by 54%, reinforcing its position as a key domestic supplier of critical minerals.

Brightstar Resources has received court approval to acquire Aurumin Limited, consolidating the Sandstone Gold Project and boosting its combined mineral resource to 2.4 million ounces. The acquisition positions Brightstar as a rising mid-tier gold producer in Western Australia.

McLaren Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its McLaren Project resource, increasing total mineral resources by approximately 85% and confirming its status as a tier-one titanium deposit.

Brightstar Resources has enhanced its leadership team with seasoned mining executives and is advancing its Sandstone project, targeting a resource upgrade in early 2026 as it pursues a +200,000-ounce annual gold production goal.